Dear Colleagues, Students and Friends,

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for Casentino Voice 2026, celebrating

its 15th season. This 10-day intensive program for classical singers will take place in the beautiful

Casentino Valley in Tuscany, Italy, from July 22–31, 2026.

Participants will receive:

• Masterclasses in vocal technique and repertoire

• Daily individualized instruction led by internationally acclaimed artists: soprano Valerie Girard,

English pianist and conductor James Gray, and pianist, coach and conductor Marioara Trifan.

• Coaching in French Mélodie, German Lieder, Italian, Spanish, and English song, as well as appropriate operatic, oratorio, and early music repertoire.

The program culminates in an open-air festival concert for all participants at the Terme di Stia,

in the park of the Palagio Fiorentino as part of the Camerata di Colombaia Music Festival.



A professionally recorded video of each participant’s performance is included in the tuition.

Non-active participants are also welcome!

Please share this announcement with anyone you feel would benefit from our course!

Kind regards,

Valerie Girard

Director - Casentino Voice

Email: girardval@gmail.com

Download an application form!

Watch YouTube videos from our final concerts!

Visit our website for more information.